Silver Birch’s victory in the 2007 Randox Aintree Grand National thrust Gordon Elliott into the spotlight; on Saturday the Irishman is in pursuit of records and redemption in the world’s most famous steeplechase.
Subsequently preparing Tiger Roll to win back-to-back in 2018-19 means Elliott has a record-equalling fourth National in his sights, joining legendary figures in Fred Rimell and Red Rum’s trainer Ginger McCain. Should one of his seven runners emerge on top, it will …
- April 9, 2022
